Best Beat Making Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Koala Sampler is ranked #1 of 32 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Serato Studio and DAWG. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Serato Studio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Serato Studio at $9.99/mo.
Building beats can start with samples, MIDI, or a mix of both, and the right fit depends on how you want to shape and finish a track. Compare sample import and MIDI support with plugin support, track limits, and audio export. Supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing add practical considerations. Serato Studio leads the ranked order, with Koala Sampler and MPC Beats among the next entries; FL Studio and MASCHINE also feature near the top. Weigh those details against your setup and workflow, including what you need to export and whether a stated track limit fits your projects.
32 beat making software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koala Sampler | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 2 |  Serato Studio | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | desktop | View |
| 3 | DAWG | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 4 | MPC Beats | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 5 | Auxy Studio | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 6 | Drum Pads 24 | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 7 |  MilkyTracker | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | Remixlive | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 9 | Blocs Wave | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 10 |  Endlesss | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cross_platform | View |
| 11 | Figure | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 12 |  Groovebox | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 13 |  Jam Pad | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 14 | SoundBox | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | browser | View |
| 15 | Ableton Live | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $31.21/mo | No | — | mobile | View |
| 16 | Beat Maker Go | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 17 | Beatmaker 3 | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | mobile | View |
| 18 | Groovepad | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 19 |  Groovie | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | browser | View |
| 20 | ManyHand Drum Machine | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | browser | View |
| 21 | MASCHINE | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $39/mo | No | — | desktop | View |
| 22 | FL Studio | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 23 |  Loopz | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 24 | BeatMaker 3 | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | mobile | View |
| 25 | Drambo | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | cross_platform | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which beat making software is ranked first on Inferse?
Koala Sampler is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 6.0. Serato Studio is second and DAWG third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Serato Studio has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.